Job Introduction
Please note this is a Trust wide role, and not solely for Aureus Primary School.
GLF Schools is looking for an exceptional Primary Strategic Improvement Lead for English to champion high-quality teaching of phonics, reading and writing across our primary schools.
Your Opportunity
This is a key leadership role within our Education Team, offering the opportunity to shape curriculum strategy, support school improvement, and lead impactful professional development across a diverse and ambitious trust.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the development and implementation of a research-informed English strategy across all primary settings.
- Support school leaders to identify priorities and implement evidence-based improvements in phonics, reading and writing.
- Analyse trust-wide data to inform strategic decisions and raise standards.
- Deliver high-quality professional development and coaching for English leaders and teachers.
- Facilitate collaboration and build capacity through networks and shared expertise.
- Stay up to date with national guidance and educational research to ensure our English provision remains ambitious and effective.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate English educator with a strong track record of impact, ready to lead change and improve outcomes for children across the trust.
What we are looking for
- Proven success in leading high-quality English provision in primary schools.
- Strong knowledge of phonics, reading and writing pedagogy.
- Experience in coaching and developing teachers.
- Skilled in using data to drive improvement.
- Excellent communicator and collaborator.
- Proactive, reflective and committed to continuous learning.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Start Date: 1st January 2026
Salary: L11 - L15
Contract type: Full time and permanent
Close date: 8th October 2025 12pm
Interview date: 17th October 2025
